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Anne Hannan appointed President of local Chapter of Business Networking group

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The Killarney Chapter of Business Networking International have announced the appointment of a new leadership team for 2024.

The hugely successful Killarney Chapter welcomed Anne Hannan (Sort My Books) as Chapter President, Sean Kavanagh (Sean Kavanagh & Co. Chartered Accountants) as Vice President and Mairead O’Sullivan (Killorglin Family Resource Centre) as Chapter Secretary.

The new team will steer the networking group in building new business relationships and boosting the local economy through effective networking among its members.

“As we bid farewell to the outstanding contributions of the outgoing leadership team of Tony Dunne, James Crothall and Ciarán O Ceilleachair, we express deep gratitude for their remarkable stewardship over the past year,” said Anne Hannan, following her appointment as Chapter President.

“Their dedication has been pivotal in advancing our mission, and we are poised to continue their legacy of excellence. Since 2001, the Killarney BNI has been a cornerstone of support for our business community, fostering growth and collaboration. I've been in BNI for 24 years, and it has been instrumental in our business success and longevity. As we embark on our 25th year, I am profoundly honoured to assume the role of President, committed to furthering our Chapter's prosperity and service to our community."

This Kerry BNI Chapter supports local jobs and consists of local businesses and trades, with the group generating more than €21,000,000 worth of business since the Chapter was started back in 1999.

The BNI Killarney Chapter welcomes any localbusiness people who would like to come along to a future meeting to promote their business. To find out more about BNI and how you can grow your business through the power of referrals please contact Anne on 087 668 3756, email bnikillarneychapter@gmail.com or visit www.bnikillarney.ie.

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Minister Niall Collins visits KCYS Youth Diversion Project

Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kilarney last week. The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet […]

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Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kilarney last week.

The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet staff and hear directly about the work of the Kerry Youth Diversion Project, including early intervention, family support, court accompaniment and wider youth justice practice across the county.
KCYS supports young people across a broad continuum of services in Kerry, from preventative and developmental youth work through to highly targeted interventions for young people and families facing significant challenge and complexity. The Youth Diversion Project forms an important part of that wider continuum of support.
Speaking following the visit, Seamus Whitty, CEO of KCYS, said:
“We were delighted to welcome Minister Collins to Kerry and to have the opportunity to give him a sense of the breadth and depth of the work being carried by the Youth Diversion Project here.
The Youth Diversion Project in Kerry is a strong and well-developed intervention, grounded in practice, informed by evidence, and marked by innovation in how it supports young people and families. It is part of a broader continuum of supports provided by KCYS, and it depends on strong collaboration across teams, services and community partners to make a real difference in people’s lives.
It is also important to acknowledge the Department’s continued commitment to youth justice. The policy direction in this area has been a progressive one, and that has created space for work of this kind to develop and respond to need in a meaningful way.”
The visit highlighted the scale and complexity of the work being carried by the KCYS team, and the importance of sustained investment in youth work responses for young people and families.

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Cllr O’Callaghan highlights deep-rooted bond between town and rally

Representing the Killarney Municipal District at Sunday’s Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes launch, Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan praised the enduring partnership between the Rally of the Lakes and the […]

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Representing the Killarney Municipal District at Sunday’s Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes launch, Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan praised the enduring partnership between the Rally of the Lakes and the local community.

For the O’Callaghan family, the event is deeply personal; they own and operate the Failte Hotel on College Street, a landmark business that has grown alongside the rally for decades.
Cllr O’Callaghan noted that the history of the Failte Hotel is inextricably linked with the rally’s heritage, serving as a hub for competitors and fans since the early days of the event.
He said that the rally has become a vital part of the fabric of Killarney life, providing a massive economic and social boost to the town. “The rally has been part of the hotel’s history as much as the hotel has been part of the rally’s history,” he told the gathered crowd, expressing his pride in seeing the tradition continue.
He welcomed the organisers and sponsors to Gleneagle, wishing the event continued success as it remains a cornerstone of the Killarney sporting calendar.

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